Planning policy
Local Plan
On 28 February 2018, the council adopted its new Local Plan. This plan replaces the Core Strategy 2011 and the Development Management Local Plan 2013 and together with the London Plan forms the Development Plan for the borough.
Planning guidance SPD
On 28 February 2018, the council adopted the Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This document provides more detailed guidance on the application of policies within the Local Plan 2018.
Spatial planning research and evidence base
Background research reports, technical papers, on-going studies, surveys and monitoring (including housing five year supply).
Neighbourhood Development Plans
The 2011 Localism Act has introduced powers for local communities to produce a new type of community-led plan known as a Neighbourhood Development Plan (or ‘Neighbourhood Plan’, for short).
Neighbourhood Development Plans
Article 4 Directions
Article 4 Directions to remove permitted development rights in the borough. For more information click below:
Community Infrastructure Levy
This is a new power which allows us to levy a charge on the net increase in gross internal area floorspace arising from new development in order to fund infrastructure that is needed to support development in the area. On 20 May 2015 and pursuant to section 213 of the Planning Act 2008, we approved the borough Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. This took effect on 1 September 2015.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme explains our current development plans and the timetable and programme for the adopted Local Plan, February 2018.
Local Development Scheme (LDS)
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (adopted November 2015)
The revised Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted on 2 November 2015 and replaces the 2013 SCI. The document sets out how the council wishes to involve residents in the planning process, both in the preparation of planning policy documents and in the consideration of planning applications.
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (adopted November 2015)
Brownfield Register
The Brownfield Land Register provides publicly available information on all known brownfield sites in Hammersmith & Fulham using data from the council’s development plans and sites with planning permission. Local Planning Authorities in England are required to prepare, maintain and publish a register of previously developed (brownfield) land which is suitable for housing by 31 December 2017.
Self-build and custom build register
Register your interest for a custom or self-build plot and find out more about organisations which can help you.
London Plan
The Mayor of London adopted a revised London Plan in July 2015. Together with our adopted local planning policies, the Mayor of London’s London Plan is also a statutory plan against which planning applications are considered.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
In July 2018, a review of national planning guidance was completed and a new streamlined National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was launched.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (pdf)
Thames Tideway Tunnel (Planning Process and Safeguarding Directions)
Information about the planning process for the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Safeguarding Directions from the Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Thames Tideway Tunnel (Planning Process and Safeguarding Directions)
Planning policy consultation
To register on our planning policy consultation database, to make comments on current consultations and to view previous consultation documents and associated representations, please visit our
Contact us
Development Plans Team
Planning Division
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
5th Floor Town Hall Extension
King Street
Hammersmith
W6 9JU
020 8753 1081
localplan@lbhf.gov.uk
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